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Nursing Technician CPT roles place you in direct patient care under clinical supervision, making them some of the most DSO-approved positions for nursing and allied health programs. Your CPT authorization must name the specific clinical setting, so confirm your I-20 reflects hands-on patient care before you accept any offer.
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Performs effectively as a student in an academy style classroom setting that includes both didactic training and hands-on experience within Perioperative services. Learns how to safely, efficiently work with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing patient care in all surgical specialty procedures. Learns instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Gains the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care in the operating room setting. Expectation for intern program completion is 18 weeks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Two years related clinical, medical, healthcare environment experience. Direct patient care experience preferred.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, detail oriented and highly organized. Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking skills.
Special Training: Required to sit for NCCT Surgical Tech certification upon completion of didactic courses.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Excellent attention to detail. Excellent listening skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes ALL required assignments. This includes but is not limited to classwork, homework, and 18 weeks of on-line training through Medcerts. Adheres to all class guidelines and policies.
- Works well with others as part of a cohesive team. Maintains professional appearance and attitude. Proficiently performs all required skills.
- Learns to understand and follow departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the operating room setting.
- Learns to assist with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.
- Learns to prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
- Learns how to assist the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of operative site, care of specimens, and room turnover.
- Works with Operating Room Aides/orderlies learning all surgical equipment including cauteries, OR tables, all operating room furniture, and surgical supplies.
- Understands surgical case cards and picking surgical cases.
- Always communicates effectively and professionally.
- Must pass the NCCT-TS-C test within two attempts. This allows the Surgical Technician Intern to advance to the Surgical Technician Resident position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include Standing, Walking, carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities.
Occasional physical demands include Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
Continuous physical demands include:
- Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs.
- Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation.
Pay Range:
$18.21 - $18.21
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Performs effectively as a student in an academy style classroom setting that includes both didactic training and hands-on experience within Perioperative services. Learns how to safely, efficiently work with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing patient care in all surgical specialty procedures. Learns instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Gains the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care in the operating room setting. Expectation for intern program completion is 18 weeks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Two years related clinical, medical, healthcare environment experience. Direct patient care experience preferred.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, detail oriented and highly organized. Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking skills.
Special Training: Required to sit for NCCT Surgical Tech certification upon completion of didactic courses.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Excellent attention to detail. Excellent listening skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes ALL required assignments. This includes but is not limited to classwork, homework, and 18 weeks of on-line training through Medcerts. Adheres to all class guidelines and policies.
- Works well with others as part of a cohesive team. Maintains professional appearance and attitude. Proficiently performs all required skills.
- Learns to understand and follow departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the operating room setting.
- Learns to assist with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.
- Learns to prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
- Learns how to assist the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of operative site, care of specimens, and room turnover.
- Works with Operating Room Aides/orderlies learning all surgical equipment including cauteries, OR tables, all operating room furniture, and surgical supplies.
- Understands surgical case cards and picking surgical cases.
- Always communicates effectively and professionally.
- Must pass the NCCT-TS-C test within two attempts. This allows the Surgical Technician Intern to advance to the Surgical Technician Resident position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include Standing, Walking, carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities.
Occasional physical demands include Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
Continuous physical demands include:
- Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs.
- Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation.
Pay Range:
$18.21 - $18.21
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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Get Access To All JobsNursing Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your nursing or allied health program requires a clinical practicum or hands-on patient-care component as part of your curriculum. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific duties, setting, and supervision level match your program's learning objectives. A general hospital floor position may qualify; a purely administrative role at the same facility may not, so submit the offer letter to your DSO before accepting.
Can I work full-time as a Nursing Technician on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more permanently eliminates your OPT eligibility under USCIS rules. Most nursing programs structure clinical rotations as part-time CPT to protect that post-graduation year. Confirm with your DSO whether your program's accreditation standards require full-time hours before agreeing to a full-time schedule.
How do I find Nursing Technician employers who understand CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with immigration filing history in clinical and healthcare occupations. Beyond that, target hospital systems and health networks that already employ international students in clinical roles, as their HR teams will have existing onboarding processes for CPT documentation rather than treating your authorization as an exception.
What documents does a Nursing Technician CPT employer typically need from me?
You'll need your valid F-1 visa stamp, passport, I-94 arrival record, current I-20 with CPT authorization on page two reflecting the employer's name and dates, and your university's CPT approval letter. Some hospital systems also require the clinical affiliation agreement between your university and their facility before they'll complete E-Verify onboarding.
Does Nursing Technician CPT count toward future H-1B sponsorship?
CPT itself doesn't generate H-1B visa sponsorship, but the clinical experience you build counts toward the specialty occupation requirement and practical training that employers weigh when deciding whether to sponsor. Roles in nursing support and direct patient care map to SOC codes that do appear in H-1B LCA filings, so the experience is directly relevant to a future employer's sponsorship decision. Check the O*NET profile for Nursing Assistants to see the education and training requirements that underpin specialty occupation arguments.